What's on inMaidencombe

Welcome to Maidencombe

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Maidencombe - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Maidencombe to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Maidencombe

This show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 22 years and is Europe's Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country &dash; Dolly Parton. Sarah Jayne and Award Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust take us…

Into the Shadows recreate the unique sounds of The Shadows.The Shadows had 5 number one hits and 16 top ten hits and were in the UK Charts for 310 weeks. No other Instrumental Group has ever achieved such success.Among their hits were…

An open&dash;air adaptation of Jane Austens romantic novel Emma by outdoor theatre company Heartbreak Productions. Watch a group of artists revisit the classic in this play within a play which examines art and culture as a whole. Sit back and giggle at…

Open10am 3pm DailyCost Free Public AdmissionOur My Country exhibition illustrates how photographers across the world view their own country. For many it was an opportunity to present their country in a positive light;…

Supersonic 70sSuperSonic 70s Show formerly The Jackie Generation are a 6 piece totally live' 70's tribute show with both male & female lead vocals. Featuring the incredible Cat suited wondergirl' Janey Bombshell arguably one of the finest female singers in the UK.…

Funny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand&dash;up stage keeps…

Jimmy Carr Funny Business appears live in Torquay Devon at Princess Theatre Torquay on Friday 21 August 2015. For ticket prices to watch Jimmy Carr Funny Business at Princess Theatre Torquay see the list of tickets available for Jimmy Carr Funny…

The Circus of Horrors. the show that stormed into the finals of Britains Got Talent returns with a specially designed cabaret styled show entitled Freaks & Feathers.The opulent surroundings of each of the chosen venues means in theory everybody will get a…

Based on Melvyn Braggs stirring novel of Cumbrian rural and industrial working life set in the first quarter of the twentieth century The Hired Man tells the true story of one familys &dash; Braggs grandparents &dash;journey from land labourers to colliers and…

Awesome Monster Trucks High Flying Motorbikes & BMX teams battle it out as BIG AIR is the name of the game this summer as our boys hit the air flying Youll be keeping your feet firmly on level ground as the…

The worlds original and best One Direction tribute band come to Exmouth Pavilion on their 2014 theatre tourTravelling all over the UK Europe as far out as Dubai and having played to over 150000 people Only One Direction have secured themselves as…

Double Trouble Robbie V Olly &dash; FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN The GARDENSWatch our tribute to the cheeky boys of pop battle it out in our fantastic afternoon of FREE entertainment in the Pavilion Gardens on Sat 29th August from 2pm.In the event of…

Come and join us for another fantastic night of comedy headlined by the amazing Ellie Taylor &dash; You may of seen Ellie Taylor in such shows as SnogMarryAvoid Mock The Week and Brotherhood.She will be joined by 3 other TOP comediansSo grab…

Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets bring you an authentic evening of pure Rock N Roll celebrating the music of the man himself BUDDY HOLLY With the famous Stratocaster guitar and horned rimmed glasses along with authentic costume changes …

Elizabethan House Museum is contained within an authentic Elizabethan Merchants House built around 1575 for the Kelland family. The house retains many features dating back to the Elizabethan period and has been painstakingly restored. Collections dating from 5000BC relate to the social…

Whitney &dash; Queen Of The NightA stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a stellar line&dash;up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking…

Historical theatre drama production about the Titanic and her links to south Devon.Performances atPalace Theatre Paignton: 7pm Friday Sept 18th.The Edge Brixham: 3pm and 7pm Saturday Sept 19th.Ticket information and bookings viahttp:www.southdevonplayers.combox&dash;office.htmlVideo trailer for the showhttps:www.youtube.comwatchvhILp1bqw2F4Following a ten&dash;year history of researching writing…

There are many Michael Jackson Tribute Artists in the world today. Some dance but cannot sing others sing but cannot dance and it was thought impossible to find an artist with the ability to perform completely live whilst authentically capturing the essence…

The much loved Irish Comedian Jimmy Cricket is returning to Exmouth this SeptemberJimmy will arrive equipped with one&dash;liners galore a sprinkling of visual comedy and yes that ever present letter from his mammyOn offer is a comedy master class delivered by a…

Joanne Shaw Taylor at Exeter Phoenix in Exeter on Tuesday 22 September 2015. We search the UKs top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you dont have to so you can watch Joanne Shaw Taylor live in…

UKs No.1 Spandau Ballet Tribute BandTrue Gold were originally called Highly Strung after the Spandau Ballet hit record and became Spandau Ballet The Tribute' in 2006.Lead singer Lee James put out an advert for musicians and was inundated with offers and within…

In 1974 the little known Swedish pop group Abba swept to superstardom with their Eurovision winning Waterloo' and four decades later the song and the band remain as popular as ever. Now the phenomenal new tribute show Waterloo looks back at the…

Mallory Knox at Exeter Lemon Grove in Exeter on Tuesday 06 October 2015. Its bloomin hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices so why dont you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets…

Tourist Attractions

Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.The name Kents is likely to derive from the Cornish Celtic word…

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right…

Bygones life size Victorian street is a special look at how we used to live.In three floors of pure nostalgia you'll find old fashioned shops, period rooms, the age of the steam train and a collection of toys and models that will take your breath away &dash; whatever…

The 450 acres of parkland is a surprising oasis of calm away from the bustle of Torbay. Take time to stroll around and enjoy the variety of scenery and wildlife that exists at Cockington. Whether you want to picnic and watch the cricket in front of…

Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the castle has been home to the Gilbert family for most of the last 600 years. Sir Humphrey Gilbert 1539&8211;1583 was coloniser of Newfoundland and half&dash;brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.Compton Castle is occupied and administered by Mr & Mrs G E…

At House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass we have been manufacturing our unusual range of games, toys, marbles and glassware for many years. Visitors are most welcome to wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, enjoy our museums of glass, games marbles and…